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Red Alestorm

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Creamy-soft thanks to Maris Otter malt, this 5 % red ale is full of caramel tones with a full biscuit flavour. The malty body comes with a spicy streak, subtle red-fruit hop notes and a light hop bitterness. At this strength it is dangerously easy to keep drinking.

ABV
5.0%
Bitterness
Noticeably bitter28 IBU
Malt-forward bitterness
SRM
amber12
PaceA Few
Where this beer sits
Body
lightfull-bodied
Sweetness
drysweet
Bitterness
mildbitter
Texture
crispcreamy
What makes this beer itself
MaltHop
caramelmaltybready
caramel
malty
bready
spicy
fruity
hoppy
Aroma
The nose leads with soft, toasted malt character from the Maris Otter barley, layered with caramel sweetness and subtle biscuit notes.
not found:juicy,roasted,clean,smoky

Tasting Notes

AI-generated sensory profile for Red Alestorm

◎ Appearance

Red Alestorm presents a burnished amber hue with excellent clarity and a tight, persistent head that adheres well to the glass. The carbonation is moderate and well-integrated, creating fine bubbles that sustain a fine lacing as the beer is consumed.

burnished amberclearpersistent head lacing

◌ Aroma

The nose leads with soft, toasted malt character from the Maris Otter barley, layered with caramel sweetness and subtle biscuit notes. Beneath lies a restrained hop presence offering delicate red-fruit and stone-fruit notes, with just a whisper of spice that adds complexity without overwhelming.

toasted maltcaramel sweetnessred-fruit hopsgentle spice

◐ Taste

The palate opens creamy and full-bodied, with prominent caramel and biscuit flavors that speak to the quality of the Maris Otter malt. A subtle spicy character emerges mid-palate alongside the fruity hop notes, while light bitterness (28 IBU) provides balance without aggression, making the drinking experience remarkably smooth and approachable.

creamy bodycaramel-biscuitspicy undertonerestrained bitterness

◑ Finish

The finish is clean and dry, with lingering caramel sweetness and a gentle warming from the alcohol. The beer's drinkability at 5% ABV invites continued sipping.

clean drycaramel echodangerously easy drinking
78
hopIQ score
Aroma
77
Taste
79
Appearance
78
Finish
76
Serve at 8–11°C

Serve at 8–11°C for the best flavour balance and aroma expression.

Pint glass

The classic — versatile, comfortable to hold and keeps the beer cool. No frills, no distractions: just the beer.

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About Amber Ale

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What is a Amber Ale?

Amber Ales have 4.5–6.2% ABV and IBU 25–40. Caramel malt sweetness balanced by moderate hop bitterness, a reddish-amber colour and smooth finish.

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